Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Pesticide Operator's Examination Schedule

In person operator exams are suspended.  Operator exams are taking place online, in order to be signed up for an exam please submit an application and applicable fee by mail to the address on the application.  After your application is processed you will be emailed to schedule a test date and time.

Tests will be given at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM at each location listed below.  This exam must be completed during a one-hour test period. 
 Exams at the DEEP Headquarters
79 Elm ST
Hartford, CT  06106
Kellogg Environmental Center
500 Hawthorne Avenue
Derby
 
For more information please call the Pesticide Management Program  (860) 424-3369, e-mail deep.pesticideprogram@ct.gov or write to:

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance
Pesticide Management Program
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106-5127

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Content Last Updated on October 28, 2020